Wall's economy is driven by tourism, the needs of the surrounding agricultural community, government employment and the headquarters operations of Golden West Telecommunications. According to the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development, the Wall School District is the leading employer with 70 employees. Golden West employs 60 people and Wall Drug approximately 50.
A general profile of the Wall community and its economic characteristics can be created on South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development interactive website. The Wall Chamber of Commerce provides statistics and information useful to businesses considering locating in Wall.